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Per our earlier post, it looks like there is going to be another extension on this temporary policy change. OSHA has decided to extend the compliance dates for those sections of the newly revised 1910.269 from October 31st to December 31, 2014. During this 60 day period EEI will be working with OSHA to ensure...

We’ve made a list of 9 Safety Conferences that you should attend to learn about electrical safety, NFPA 70E and other standards. These are the top safety conferences that YOU should attend. You can never learn too much. Do you have a favorite conference that you’ve attended? Be sure to share or comment below! This list...

Q. I have a question about OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 Section (I)(6) “Apparel,” specifically (I)(8)(v) regarding the wearing and use of the safety vest. (l)(8)(iv)(D):….for the employer to ensure that the outer layer of clothing worn by an employee is flame-resistant when the estimated incident heat energy exceeds 2.0 cal/cm2 We have always advocated the...

On November 5th, Zarheer Jooma of e-Hazard will be speaking at the 3rd Electrical Safety Experts Symposium in Saudi Arabia. Electrical safety is an important and growing topic in Saudi Arabia due to the growth and demand for electricity in the area. For more information on this conference or to sign up, be sure to...

The Next Big Thing Is Here! No, we aren’t talking about a Samsung phone – we are talking about the next big safety conference: the IEEE Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW) 2015. This marks the 22nd annual IEEE Electrical Safety Workshop. This marks the 22nd annual IEEE Electrical Safety Workshop. This year the event will be...